Olympus Medical Systems Corporation — Class II medical device recall Z-3017-2020
Terminated recall by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, reported 2020-10-07, distributed nationwide. The BF-Q180 bronchoscope is being recalled because it does not have a 510(k) clearance, and the device is asso
| Recall number | Z-3017-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-08-31 |
| Classified | 2020-09-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-10-07 |
| Terminated | 2024-02-14 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
Product
Olympus Medical Systems Corporation (OMSC) Evis Exera II Bronchovideoscope Olympus BF Type Q180 (BF-Q180) All serial numbers - Product Usage: designed to be used with an Olympus video system center, light source, documentation equipment, monitor, EndoTherapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree.
Reason for recall
The BF-Q180 bronchoscope is being recalled because it does not have a 510(k) clearance, and the device is associated with a higher rate of patient infections than other comparable OMSC bronchoscopes.
Machine access
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